Research report Jun 2024
How mothers and fathers share child care in Australia
This report looks at how couples share looking after children, planning and coordinating children’s activities, and helping children with remote learning.
Research report Jun 2024
This report looks at how couples share looking after children, planning and coordinating children’s activities, and helping children with remote learning.
Webinar May 2024
This webinar will explore ways that practitioners can build a deeper connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
Opinion May 2024
Law changes coming into effect next week about post separation parenting arrangements make it clear that the best interests of children are paramount. We have been researching in this space for years and cannot overstate how important this is.
Research report Dec 2023
This report presents quantitative and qualitative findings drawn from the Evaluation of Children's Contact Centre Activity.
Research report Dec 2023
This research report explores how the Australian Government's Parental Leave Pay (PLP) and Dad and Partner Pay (DAPP) were used by families up to December 2022.
Practice guide Nov 2023
This practice guide synthesises research evidence relating to young children's (0-5 years) engagement in nature play.
Study Nov 2023
AIFS has been commissioned by the Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department to undertake research to support a review of the AGD-funded Family Relationship Services Program.
Media release Oct 2023
A new study by the Australian Gambling Research Centre at the Australian Institute of Family Studies has revealed that regular gamblers at the greatest risk of harm are aged between 18 and 34 years.
Research snapshot Oct 2023
This research summary presents findings from the 2022 National Gambling Trends Study surveys of Australian adults who gambled regularly on pokies or bet regularly online on sports or races.
Research snapshot Oct 2023
This research summary presents findings from a 2022 survey of Australian adults who bet online on sports/races (online wagering) on a regular basis.